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The Door in the Wall

The Door in the Wall

PoetryChildren's BooksHistorical Fiction
Pages
10
Published
1949
Language
English

Synopsis

Set in medieval England, this story follows Robin, a young boy who is unable to walk. Sent away from his home due to a plague, Robin finds himself in a new environment where he must learn to adapt and find his place. With the help of kind strangers, he discovers his own strengths and learns that a disability does not define one's worth or potential.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

InspiringHopefulHeartwarming

Genres

Children's Books Historical Fiction Juvenile History Poetry

Authors

M
Marguerite de Angeli

Marguerite de Angeli (March 14, 1889 – June 16, 1987) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books including the 1950 Newbery Award winning book The Door in the Wall. She wrote and illustrated twenty-eight of her own books, and illustrated more than three dozen books and numerous magazine stories and articles for other authors. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marguerite_de_Angeli

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